Country: Greece



Population: 11,306,183
Capital: Athenai
Currency: Euro (EUR )
Top level domain: .gr
Int. Phone access: 30
ISO2 code: GR
ISO3 code: GRC
IOC code: GRE


Greece



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Greece

Languages:
Greek 99% (official), other 1% (includes English and French)

Religions:
Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%, other 0.7%

United Nations member since: 1945-10-25

Olympic achievements

Olympic Summer Games: 26 times.   Medals: gold  30   silver  42   bronse   36
Olympic Winter Games: 17 times.   Medals: gold  0   silver  0   bronse   0

Provinces / Regions


Evros, Rodhopi, Xanthi, Drama, Serrai, Kilkis, Pella, Florina, Kastoria, Grevena, Kozani, Imathia, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Khalkidhiki, Pieria, Ioannina, Thesprotia, Preveza, Arta, Larisa, Trikala, Kardhitsa, Magnisia, Kerkira, Levkas, Kefallinia, Zakinthos, Fthiotis, Evritania, Aitolia kai Akarnania, Fokis, Voiotia, Evvoia, Attiki, Argolis, Korinthia, Akhaia, Ilia, Messinia, Arkadhia, Lakonia, Khania, Rethimni, Iraklion, Lasithi, Dhodhekanisos, Samos, Kikladhes, Khios, Lesvos,

Major Cities


Athenai, Thessaloniki, Pireus, Patras, Peristerion, Herakleion, Kallithea, Larisa,